The Illinois Domestic Violence Help Line provides victims with immediate information about their options, and directs victims to community-based service centers and agencies. IDHS provides Illinois families with a continuum of coordinated services and programs to enhance the lives of each family member.

Domestic Violence Safety Plan

Safety plan can help you stay safer even when you think you won't leave and even if your abuser doesn't live with you. If you are concerned about your safety, develop a safety plan. Do it for yourself. Do it for the safer life that you and your children deserve.

Safety plan is a tool to help you think about what you can do to protect yourself from abuse. This information can get you started. To speak to someone about a personal plan that suits your situation, call the Illinois Domestic Violence Help Line at 1-877-863-6338 (Voice) or 1-877-863-6339 (TTY).

U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

U.S. National Teen Dating Violence Help Line: 1-866-331-9474 or 1-866-331-8453 (TTY)

U.S. National Sexual Assault Help Line: 1-800-656-4673 which automatically connects you to a local U.S. rape crisis program based on the area code of your phone number. Secure online private chat is available at https://ohl.rainn.org/online/